Specialist/Registered Biomedical Scientist - Lincoln

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist for their Cellular Pathology department. Responsibilities include performing routine investigations, maintaining laboratory equipment, and mentoring trainees. Candidates must have HCPC registration and some progress in the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. The department offers flexible working arrangements and operates a seven-day service.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and equality commitment

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Candidates must have HCPC registration and should have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
• Substantial progress in the Specialist Portfolio completion will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialist investigations according to SOPs.
• Analyse samples with accurate measuring equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on complex laboratory equipment.
• Trouble‑shoot problems during the working day.
• Deliver practical training and mentor trainee BMS staff.

Skills

HCPC registration

Specialist Portfolio completion

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Analytical skills

Job description

A Vacancy at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

The Cellular Pathology department is seeking an experienced and qualified Biomedical Scientist to join our well‑established team in Lincoln. Located at Lincoln County Hospital, the department delivers a centralised Histopathology service for Lincolnshire’s two NHS Trusts and five main hospital sites, receiving in the region of 65,000 requests per annum. The laboratory provides an UKAS‑accredited service which includes Paraffin wax Histology, Diagnostic Cytopathology, Morphological staining, Special Staining, Immunocytochemistry and Whole Slide Imaging, and has also deployed molecular diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialist investigations in accordance with Path Links Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Analyse samples using specialist instrumentation or manual techniques with accurate measuring equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on complex, high‑value laboratory equipment.
• Trouble‑shoot problems that arise during the working day and rectify them or seek appropriate assistance.
• Deliver practical training to MLA, BMA, trainee and registered BMSs and act as mentor to trainee BMS staff.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must have HCPC registration and should have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (or have equivalent experience). Consideration will also be given to candidates who can demonstrate substantial progress in completion of the Specialist Portfolio.

Working Hours and Service Delivery

The directorate delivers a seven‑day service to meet cancer turnaround times. The post holder will support this on a rotational basis. The department operates from 08:00 to 17:30, and the ability to work at other Path Links sites will be required on an occasional basis.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working arrangements to support health, wellbeing and work‑life balance. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay.

Diversity and Equality

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Additional Information

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025.